How to get to Giresun
Giresun is a city located in the Black Sea Region and can be reached by several different means of transport. Here are the recommended transport options for travelling to Giresun:
By air: If you want to fly to Giresun, you can land at Giresun Airport. The airport is located approximately 25 km from the city centre. Direct flights to Giresun are available from major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya.
Road: If you wish to travel to Giresun by bus, many bus companies operate routes to Giresun. Bus travel to Giresun is possible from cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Trabzon, and many others. Buses heading to Giresun arrive at the bus terminal in the city centre.
Private Vehicle: If you wish to travel to Giresun by private vehicle, it is approximately 900 km from Istanbul, 700 km from Ankara, and 100 km from Trabzon. The Black Sea Coastal Road is the most commonly used route to Giresun, and this journey takes an average of 11-12 hours.
Railway: If you wish to travel to Giresun by train, you can use the trains departing from Trabzon Airport. However, train services are quite limited, and there are no direct train services to Giresun.
Choosing the most suitable transportation option to travel to Giresun will make your trip more enjoyable.
For accommodation recommendations, please visit our Giresun Hotels page.
FAQs
How should I choose a hotel with a view in Giresun?
For highland, mountain or forest views, rely on your selected room description rather than general property photos. Start with the Filters section on this Giresun hotels page. Ask whether the view is from the room or a shared area and whether the balcony is private.
How do I choose the right hotel in Giresun?
Choose around your priorities, such as city sightseeing, time by the coast or a highland stay. Use the Filters section on this page as your main starting point. Compare the exact address, room features, meal inclusions and cancellation terms together.
Is breakfast included at Giresun hotels?
Breakfast arrangements vary by property and rate plan. Check whether it is included, serving times and charges for children. If local products or dietary requirements matter to you, ask the property about its current breakfast offering before booking.
How should I choose a hotel for a trip to Kuzalan Waterfall?
Plan Kuzalan alongside your route towards Dereli. Check the road route from the property’s exact address rather than treating a nearby label as walking access. Verify current park access through official sources and confirm transfers or tours with the service provider separately.
Should I stay in central Giresun or in the highlands?
Compare central locations for city sightseeing and access to everyday services. For more time outdoors, consider accommodation along your highland route. If combining both experiences, consider whether splitting your stay would suit your plans better than travelling back and forth each day.
How should I plan accommodation in Kümbet or Kulakkaya?
Do not treat Kümbet and Kulakkaya as the same location. Compare the property’s exact address with the places you want to visit. Plan daily journeys, the final approach and evening dining together; a short distance on the map does not necessarily mean a short drive.
How should families with children choose a hotel in Giresun?
Check room capacity, separate beds, cots and charges based on each child’s age. Start with the child and adult policy options in the Filters section. Ask about balconies, stairs and outdoor areas, and plan daily journeys around your children’s needs.
How can couples choose a quieter room in Giresun?
A room’s position relative to roads, restaurants, event areas and lifts can affect noise. Tell the property your preferences before booking and ask whether the balcony or terrace is private. A highland location alone does not guarantee a quiet room.
How do I check adults-only policies and child age limits in Giresun?
Explore the child and adult policy options in the Filters section. Do not assume that every property applies the same age rule. Confirm the minimum age, shared-area arrangements and whether the policy applies on your dates directly with the property.
What should I check before staying with a pet in Giresun?
Check the pet policy in the property description and use a relevant Filters option if available. Ask about accepted animals, size limits, extra charges and shared-area rules. Obtain written confirmation for your selected room before booking.
What should I check when choosing a bungalow or mountain lodge in Giresun?
A separate entrance, private garden and exclusive use are different features. Review the accommodation type, distance from neighbouring units, bathroom layout and heating. If a kitchen or private outdoor space is essential, confirm that it belongs to the unit you are booking.
How do I choose a room with a fireplace or stove in Giresun?
Ask whether the fireplace or stove is in your room or a shared lounge and whether it operates during your stay. Clarify fuel charges, who operates it and rules when staying with children. Do not assume a feature shown in general property photos is available in every room.
How do I check indoor pools, hammams or spa facilities in Giresun?
Start with relevant facilities in the Filters section and compare property descriptions. Ask separately about pool heating, operating hours, access for children and extra charges. A hammam or spa listing does not mean every treatment is included in your accommodation rate.
How should I plan dinner and nearby dining in Giresun?
Ask which days the restaurant opens, serving times and whether dinner is included in your rate. For highland stays, clarify access to alternative dining and food options after a late arrival. Explain any dietary requirements before booking.
Can I visit Giresun without a car?
For a car-free stay, check access to public transport stops and places to eat. Plan travel to the city separately from the final connection to a highland property. If you need a transfer or tour for nature trips, confirm pickup points, return times and the total cost in advance.
How should I arrange transport from Ordu-Giresun Airport?
Start with your hotel’s exact address and arrival time. If the property offers transfers, ask about cost, advance booking and late-arrival arrangements. Check current routes for other transport options separately; the airport’s name does not mean all accommodation is nearby.
What should drivers ask about roads and parking in Giresun?
Start with the parking option in the Filters section. Confirm whether parking belongs to the property, its capacity and cost, and where to unload luggage. For highland stays, ask about vehicle suitability on the final approach and check official sources for current road conditions.
When should I visit Giresun, and do highland properties open in winter?
Coastal sightseeing and highland stays require different weather planning. Choose dates around your intended routes and check weather and access close to departure. In winter, confirm that the property is open, how the room is heated and booking-change terms in poor weather.
What affects Giresun hotel prices, and should I book early?
Rates depend on dates, location, room type, guest numbers, meals and cancellation terms. Compare the same dates and inclusions. Start looking early if you need a particular room or flexible cancellation, and confirm the total price and additional service charges when booking.
What should I ask when booking accessible accommodation in Giresun?
Confirm step-free entry, lifts, door widths and bathroom arrangements according to your needs. Go beyond a general accessibility statement and request current photos of your specific room and the route from parking to the entrance. Clarify slopes and stairs before booking.